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Design Matters
By Jocelyn Pysarchuk
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IIDA AND ALA ANNOUNCE WINNERS OF THE LIBRARY INTERIORS
COMPETITION
IIDA and the American Library Association (ALA) are pleased to announce the winners of the second Library Interior
Design Competition. The biennial awards honor excellence in library Interior Design, incorporating aesthetics, design
creativity, function and satisfaction of the client's objectives. Nine winners and two honorable mentions were selected
from projects submitted from throughout North America.
The distinguished panel of judges for the competition included: Joseph Rondinelli, Associate IIDA, Senior
Associate, Shepley Bulfinch, Boston; Steven McCollom, IIDA, AIA, Associate Partner, Gary Lee Partners,
San Francisco; Drew Harrington, Director of Library Services, University of Portland; and Kathryn Page,
Principal, Page and Moris, San Francisco. Jennifer Busch, Editorial Director of Contract magazine, served
as facilitator for the judging, which took place in April.
Winners are as follows:
Academic Libraries: 30,000 square feet and smaller
Project: Brown University Susan P. and Richard A. Friedman Study Center, Providence, R.I.
Firm: Architecture Research Office (ARO), New York
Academic Libraries: Over 30,000 square feet
Project: University of California, Hastings College of Law Library, San Francisco
Firm: SmithGroup, San Francisco
Public Libraries: 30,000 square feet and smaller
Project: Arabian Public Library, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Firm: richärd + bauer, Phoenix
Honorable Mention
Project: Durham County Regional Library, North Branch, Durham, N.C.
Firm: The Freelon Group Architects, Durham, N.C.
Public Libraries: Over 30,000 square feet
Project: Ramsey County Library, Maplewood, Minn.
Firm: HGA Architects and Engineers, Milwaukee, Wis.
Single Space
Project: Evanston Public Library Teen Room, The Loft, Evanston, Ill.
Firm: Nagle Hartray Danker Kagan McKay Penney Architects & architectureisfun Inc., Chicago
Innovation in Sustainable Design
Project: University of Toronto Mississauga, Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Center, Toronto
Firm: Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners, Toronto
Outstanding Historic Renovation Project (historic restoration)
Project: Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, New York Public Library, New York
Firm: Davis Brody Bond Aedas, New York
Outstanding Historic Renovation Project (adaptive reuse)
Project: Rhode Island School of Design, Fleet Library, Providence, R.I.
Firm: Office dA Inc., Boston
"On the Boards"
Project: Prescott Valley Public Library, Prescott Valley, Ariz.
Firm: richärd + bauer, Phoenix
Honorable Mention
Project: Phoenix Public Library, Harmon Branch, Phoenix
Firm: richärd + bauer, Phoenix
Winners will be featured in an upcoming issue of Contract magazine, publishing partner for the competition.
Winners will also be honored, and the "Best of Show" announced, at the ALA/IIDA Library Interior
Design Awards Reception on July 1 during the ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, Calif. For tickets or
more information, visit www.ala.org/annual or contact Fred Reuland, ALA Marketing Specialist, at
freuland@ala.org.
IIDA AND TANDUS PARTNER TO CREATE INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS
FOR GOVERNMENT DESIGNERS
IIDA, along with its Government Forum, and floorcovering manufacturer Tandus announce a collaboration
to produce a comprehensive series of events for government designers in 2008. Members of IIDA's
Government Forum commit to enhancing the quality of Interior Design in public and government facilities
at the federal, state, city and local levels through professional advocacy, member services and member
interaction. This collaboration with Tandus is a step toward the association's commitment to offering programs
directly relevant to this growing sector of the profession.
Programs are currently being planned for June 11, as part of NeoCon World's Trade Fair in Chicago,
and for Oct. 29, as part of NeoCon East in Baltimore. The June 11 program, titled "United by Design," will
be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Westin North Michigan Avenue in Chicago and will feature a keynote
address by world-renowned industrial designer Yves Béhar. The Oct. 29 program will be held from 10 a.m.
until noon at the Baltimore Convention Center. In addition to the Baltimore Government Forum educational
session, IIDA will unveil the winners of its inaugural Excellence in Government Design Awards in a presentation
on the show floor later that day.
To participate in one of these upcoming IIDA Government Forum programs, contact Ely Padilla, IIDA
Education Services Coordinator, at epadilla@iida.org.
2008 WINNING DESIGN PROJECTS AND FIRMS TO BE RECOGNIZED
AT COOL, IIDA'S NEOCON GALA
IIDA is pleased to announce the winners of its prestigious 2008 interior design competitions, the 35th Annual Interior
Design Competition and the 16th Annual Will Ching Design Competition. Truly international in scope, this year's slate of
winners demonstrates that great design is a universal goal.
The five winners in the 35th Annual Interior Design Competition were chosen from more than 300 projects submitted
in the following practice areas: Commercial, Education/Institutional, Government, Healthcare, Hospitality, Residential and
Retail. (Awards may not be given every year.)
Project: Haus im Haus, Hamburg, Germany
Firm: Behnisch Architekten, Stuttgart, Germany
Project: Lehrer Office, Los Angeles
Firm: Lehrer Architects, Los Angeles
Project: C_42:Citroën Flagship Showroom, Paris
Firm: Manuelle Gautrand Architect, Paris
Project: Novelty Hill Januik Winery, Woodinville, Wash.
Firm: Mithun, Seattle
Project: MX Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Firm: Steve Leung Designers Ltd., Hong Kong
In addition, The Landmark, a supermarket and food court in the Landmark Department Store in Manila,
Philippines, designed by Hugh A. Boyd Architects of Montclair, N.J., was chosen as the winner of the
16th Annual Will Ching Design Competition, which honors outstanding commercial design by firms of five or
fewer individuals.
"These winners exemplify the best in design today," says Brian Thornton, IIDA, AIA, IIDA's Vice President
of Communications and Director of Design for MGM Mirage Design Group, Las Vegas. "Our global community
of design is clearly thriving in all practice areas. We are particularly pleased to have over 300 entries
from multiple continents this year."
Judges for the distinguished competition included Peter Conant, IIDA, AIA, LEED AP, Principal/Design
Principal, Conant Architects; Bill Grant, President and Creative Director, Grant Design Collaborative;
Mark Harbick, IIDA, AIA, Design Principal and Vice President, Huntsman Architectural Group; and Elva
Rubio, Executive Vice President and Creative Director, Bruce Mau Design. The judging took place March 1
in Chicago.
Winning projects will be featured in the NeoCon issue of Interior Design magazine, publishing partner for the
competitions. The judges' selection for Best of Competition will be officially revealed and all winners will be celebrated
at COOL, IIDA's NeoCon Gala, held June 8 in the Grand Ballroom at the Westin Chicago River North.
IIDA EVENTS AT NEOCON 2008
Saturday, June 7
• IIDA's Chapter Leadership Council (CLC), meetings and workshops, IIDA Learning Center, Suite 567, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• CLC Reception and Chapter Awards, sponsored by Geiger and Blueridge Commercial Carpet, Ritz Carlton, 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 8
• CLC Breakfast, Haworth Showroom, 8-10 a.m.
• IIDA/Contract Magazine Showroom & Booth Design Competition, Showrooms in the Mart, IIDA Boardroom,
8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
• IIDA Annual Business Meeting, Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 2-4 p.m.
* IIDA kicks off NeoCon 2008 with its annual business meeting. Association Members and their guests are invited to
this meeting to induct the 2008-2009 International Board of Directors, honor the new members of the College of
Fellows and spotlight recipients of the Association's prestigious International Honors & Awards.
• COOL 2008, IIDA Black Tie Celebration, Westin Chicago River North, 7:30 p.m. cocktails, 8:30 p.m. presentation.
Dinner and dancing to follow.
* The glamorous party everyone raves about — now on a new night! This annual gala brings together designers and
manufacturers for one spectacular evening in celebration of design. Winners from IIDA's 35th Annual Interior Design
Competition and 16th Annual Will Ching Design Competition will be honored in a presentation of the best projects
of the year.
Monday, June 9
• IIDA/NeoCon Keynote Speaker Address, Steve Levitt, author of Freakonomics, introduction by John Mack,
FIIDA, AIA, Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, 8 a.m.
• IIDA/Contract/Merchandise Mart Best of NeoCon Breakfast
• IIDA Forum Advisors Presentation, "Trends in Design," IIDA Learning Center, 1-3 p.m.
• College of Fellows Reception, IIDA Headquarters, 4-5 p.m.
• Cocktail Reception, IIDA Headquarters Learning Center, 5-7 p.m.
* The association will host a cocktail reception inaugurating the new IIDA Headquarters.
Tuesday, June 10
• Legislative Roundtable, IIDA Boardroom, noon-1 p.m.
• Cross Borders Networking Reception, IIDA Learning Center, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 11
• Government Forum 2008, sponsored by Tandus, Westin North Michigan Avenue, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• IIDA Student Day Tour, IIDA Headquarters and Learning Center, 2-3 p.m.
* Designer Ken Wilson, IIDA, AIA, LEED AP, Envision Design, Washington, D.C., will take students on a private tour
of IIDA's new Headquarters. Hear how the design team prioritized to achieve LEED Gold certification, creating a
space that's both beautiful and sustainable.
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